UK bans asylum seekers' taxi use for medical trips
New rules restrict asylum seekers from using taxis for medical appointments, forcing bus use instead. The Home Office aims to cut £15.8m annual costs. Learn about the changes.
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UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
Palestinian doctor suspended over antisemitism claims
A London-based Palestinian doctor has been suspended for 15 months following an investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan denies all accusations.
NHS Doctor Suspended Over Antisemitic Social Media Posts
An NHS trauma doctor has been suspended for 15 months pending a GMC investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Read the full tribunal findings.
NHS strike poll data 'cherry-picked' by government
Exclusive investigation reveals Department of Health selectively briefed Times newspaper with misleading poll data about junior doctor strike support. Read the full story.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies aged 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Quarter of GPs use AI without training
New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.
Pioneering trial uses old drugs to fight newborn sepsis
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to treat neonatal sepsis, a deadly infection killing 800,000 newborns annually. Discover how this research could transform global treatment guidelines.
Woman sweats 3 litres daily in hyperhidrosis ordeal
Darcie Hamilton from Scotland shares her struggle with severe hyperhidrosis, sweating three litres daily and facing bullying that forced her to leave school at 14. Her NHS treatment was recently withdrawn.
Grandmother wakes in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai grandmother narrowly avoided being cremated alive after waking up in her coffin moments before her funeral. Read this incredible survival story.
EastEnders: Lauren Branning Targeted in £3k Baby Scam
EastEnders spoilers reveal Lauren Branning falls victim to a £3,000 medical scam while desperately seeking treatment for baby Jimmy's blindness. Ian Beale issues urgent warnings as danger looms.
UK Animal Testing: A Call for Scientific Reform
With 2.8 million animals used in British labs, a scientific revolution offers a humane, effective path forward for medical research. It's time for change.
Gaza Hospitals Face Catastrophic Supply Shortages
Critical medical supplies running out in Gaza hospitals as Israeli airstrikes continue. Essential services collapsing amid blocked aid deliveries. Urgent international action needed.
Scottish Dad in Coma After Turkey Holiday Heart Attack
A father from Glasgow is in a coma after a severe heart attack in Turkey. His daughter is fundraising for his medical bills after he travelled without health insurance. Help support the family.
Record 4,880 Overseas Doctors Quit UK Amid Hostility
NHS faces workforce crisis as overseas-trained doctors leave UK in record numbers, with anti-migrant rhetoric blamed for 26% rise in departures. Read the full analysis.
Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough Offers New Hope
Groundbreaking documentary follows Professor Sarah Blagden's revolutionary cancer vaccine research. Discover how her work could transform cancer prevention and treatment in the UK.
How prohibition worsened UK's cannabis strength problem
Experts reveal prohibition policies increased cannabis strength, worsening psychosis risks while medical cannabis shows therapeutic benefits. Read the full analysis.
US Health Insurance Costs Jump 26% for Self-Employed
Self-employed Americans face 26% health insurance hikes as subsidies expire. Discover how rising costs are forcing people to skip emergency care and the political gridlock blocking solutions.
Judge Fired Over Maradona Death Trial Mistrial
An Argentine judge has been dismissed for causing a mistrial in the Diego Maradona negligence case after her involvement in a documentary. Discover the full story.
AI Drives Cancer Research Fraud: 400K Fake Papers Found
Artificial intelligence is accelerating fraudulent cancer research publication, with 400,000 fake papers identified. Learn how this threatens patient care and how to spot reliable medical information.
Man dies after medical emergency at McDonald's
A man has died after suffering a critical medical emergency at a McDonald's restaurant in Stafford. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
NHS nurse died after 'indigestion' misdiagnosis
Paediatric nurse Paula Ivers, 47, died from an aortic dissection hours after being sent home from Tameside Hospital with Gaviscon. Her family says the NHS 'let her down in the worst way possible'.
DVLA's £1,000 fine for 118 undeclared conditions
UK drivers face a £1,000 fine for failing to report 118 specific medical conditions to the DVLA. Check the full list now to ensure you're driving legally and safely.
10 Hereditary Health Risks for Brits
New research reveals a shocking gap in UK health knowledge. Discover the 10 common conditions with strong genetic links and how to take control of your health.
Mum dies before holding newborn son after brain bleed
Ilona Kazik, 32, tragically died from a catastrophic brain haemorrhage days after giving birth. Her husband demands answers as inquest begins.
AI cuts wasted organ transplant efforts by 60%
A new AI tool from Stanford University predicts donor viability, potentially saving thousands on transplant waiting lists. Discover how this innovation is transforming healthcare.
Brit dies after Turkey hair transplant surgery
A 36-year-old British man died in Istanbul after undergoing a hair transplant and dental work. The incident raises concerns about medical tourism safety.
AI in Healthcare: Saving 650,000 Lives Annually
Dr Robert Pearl argues that integrating AI with clinicians creates safer, higher-quality care. Discover how this partnership could prevent hundreds of thousands of medical errors.
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